William K. Brussat papers, 1945-1960 (bulk 1952-1955).

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William K. Brussat papers, 1945-1960 (bulk 1952-1955).

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Correspondence, reports, questionnaires, and other papers, primarily relating to William K. Brussat's work with Chicago's Office of Housing and Redevelopment from 1952-1955. Papers concern neighborhood conservation and rehabilitation in the neighborhoods of Woodlawn, Hyde Park, the Near West Side, and other areas. Some reports concerning racial tension in Chicago Housing Authority housing projects are included, as well as documents describing processes for rehousing occupants of neighborhoods undergoing expressway development. Some reports and questionnaires for elementary and high school students regarding how they measure the "goodness" of their neighborhood are also included. Correspondence between Brussat and D.E. Mackelmann, the Deputy Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator, concerns mostly grant opportunities for urban renewal in Chicago, Illinois.

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Mackelmann, D. E.

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Brussat, William K.

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Chicago (Ill.). Office of Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator.

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Chicago Housing Authority

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